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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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